The Oshka

The Oshka are an ethnic group for whom fire, rebirth, and "a flaming bird" is predominant in their beliefs.

According to The Lady:"In ancient times, great flaming predatory birds, reborn again upon death, nested in the mountains now known as River's End. Before The Ruin there was an Empire in the Orsal Lowlands who tamed and coexisted with the birds; much of their culture and military revolved around them. I think they even revered the birds as gods. The empire was deeply impacted by Scrathnok's tendrils snaking through the minds of the world; it was with their aid that Scrathnok was defeated. As to what became of the Empire or their Phoenixes, I'm afraid I can't say; you can thank the Varonians for that. The Ruin and my betrayal brought my full attention here, and I do not know what transpired in the North."